"It was important that we had full IoT capability, the ability to integrate with our system of record, and a partner with true global reach, which Fujitsu GlobeRanger delivers."

Nick Moberg,
Senior Manager of Platform Solutions Beam Suntory

Jim Beam® deploys GlobeRanger iMotion® to track production of thousands of barrels of Bourbon, reducing potential risk of error

Customer

As the world’s third largest premium spirits company, Beam Suntory has unparalleled expertise in whisky, including world leadership in Bourbon and Japanese whisky, and strength across many key categories including tequila, vodka, cognac, rum, and cordials.

Challenge

Jim Beam® was monitoring the production, storage and distribution of millions of barrels using a process heavily reliant on paperwork, leaving it exposed to error. It wanted to find a more efficient, transparent and accurate way of keeping track of inventory.

Solution

The company deployed GlobeRanger iMotion IoT Edgeware Platform, which connects sensors and IoT devices to gain rich data on production, storage and distribution of Jim Beam’s® critical assets. Through a series of automation and software development, its barrels are now RFID-tagged and tracked through every stage of production.

Benefit

iMotion provides total visibility of the entire production process via a single pane of glass

The potential for error – and costly wastage – has been minimized

Supervisors spend less time on paperwork, freeing them to focus on more important tasks

Future proofed solution can easily scale up by adding resources as and when required

Enables the possibility of consumer connectivity deeper into the liquid maturing lifecycle